This is going to sound funny, but I used to do that when I would empty the dishwasher for my mom. We had colored cups, and I ALWAYS had to have them in rainbow order! (Same thing with my crayons and markers!) Maybe it's a girl thing?!

Also, is there a way that I can send you an e-mail/get in touch with you other than leaving comments on your blog because I have a couple questions I'd like to ask you. (My e-mail address is heather_i_johnson@yahoo.com, so send me an e-mail if it's okay with you.) Thanks!

I appreciate all your optimism and hope on your blog about families. Congrats on your Mother Award!

I have a question for you. Technology- all the screens-tv's, computers, smart phones, ipads, wii games, etc. are starting to overwhelm me with raising my 5 kids.Taking it all away doesn't feel like the right solution.

What are some of your thoughts or ideas that you implement in your home in regards to screen time?

I know you are busy, no rush or worries if you can't get to this question.

Dear Shawni,this is (I think) the first time I write a comment on your blog. I don't know how I found you, but I've been enchaining many blogs for this last year and there you were. I was surprised at first because many new bloggers were MOrmons, and I even didn't know what that was!! (don't worry, I do now know thansk to Wikipedia and other sources, also bloggers). I really appreciate your positivism about life, about your family and your everyday tasks. I know it's not only the religion, also the personality, and that's something I admire. I'm going through a bad moment now in my life, and sometimes feel confused. I used to be Catholic but in deep reflection found my way out to the world in a new perspective, not including any religion in it. I like to say that I believe in people and people's choices. But I sometimes do not believe in my self, that's the biggest mistake!anyway, what I really wanted to tell you is that you inspire sometimes. And I just saw these pictures of colorful dishes and glasses and inmediately made me think of a chat I had with my mom: when I have my own home, kitchen stuff will be in many different colors! for me it's a way of happiness in our little own world.cheers from Spain!!! :)

I'm the weird one at our house that puts everything in ROYGBIV. :) And, other holidays when we have red and green plates, or blue and red, or orange and black--- they have to alternate. It is the one and only OCD thing in my world. :)

I love the rainbow dishes! You know the rainbow motif is also a symbol for the gay community. In reading so many posts about raising children and teaching them to love themselves I wonder how most parents would react should a secret "Rainbow child" of their own decide to "come out of the cabinet" to them? I have watched 2 Christian families go through this. One reacted with horror and their child struggled to 'change' and eventually took his own life being unable to cope. It was made into a movie called "Prayers for Bobby". The other family only showed love. No judgments no demands simply Christ-like love. Today their son remains close to them and their relationship continues to grow and thrive. I ask you parents of today...what would you do?